Oso planning to go pro
Never know what a new GM will do, but if they stay in house for the GM, which appears most likely, his first order of business will probably be to extend McCarthy for at least a year.
I think McCarthy better be careful if he thinks he can walk away and find himself in a better position. I don't think he's terrible, and undoubtedly he knows how to manage a locker room of younger players, but he's really only above average as a play caller and decidedly so-so on many other aspects of the job. Without Aaron Rodgers, and without an organization and shares his philosophy, I am not sure he succeeds elsewhere.
This is now a unique situation, because even if they stay in house, you could have a power struggle on your hands. McCarthy potentially could even decide to walk away. His comments postgame on Sunday were somewhat cryptic. There may be continuity that exists, and an in house GM simply extends McCarthy for a year, that makes sense. Any outside GM, I'd be surprised if McCarthy stays. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. If that job opens up, it's far and away the best job on the market.
The new details coming out from McGinn and others would suggest perhaps (key word) the reason Thompson is getting pushed out was his unwillingness to fire McCarthy. Whether that's accurate or not, I guess we'll see shortly. Interesting week ahead in Green Bay, any new GM is also going to have to immediately address Rodgers contract.
Some things I read and heard say that the BOD pressured Murphy to make the move on TT mainly because of tt's failing health and inability to focus. Take it for what its worth.
Hmmm... If the Board had to take that step, that's not a good look for Murphy. Unless they are being the "bad guys." Also, I don't know if Packer fans should want the Board to be that active in these matters.
Reckless speculation on my end, but in my opinion, Harbaugh would be perfect in Green Bay, assuming the GM and him had plans for personnel people. He'd convince Fangio to go there too.I'm much more intrigued by what's going on in GB than in Chicago.
The BOD should not be making those decisions but they can voice their concerns. TT being "not there" mentally was reported by Florio and his source was McGinn. In the same report, McGinn did say the BOD also had concerns with TT's unwillingness to fire McCarthy. So who knows, I'm not sure how credible McGinn is anymore, I used to think he was great, but now it seems like he has jumped the shark to some degree.
If Harbaugh ends up in GB as anything other than an opposing coach.
44-19 record in the pros, with three conference championship appearances and one Super Bowl appearance in four seasons.You could do far, far worse.
Yeah and SF got tired of him. He has regressed each season while at Michigan despite almost infinite resources and visibility. Quite frankly, I think the man is a d!ck and I really don't want him near my team because I really don't want to have to go through all of this 4 or 5 years from now plus I don't think I could stand seeing him on the sideline each week.It is at least in part irrational, but still...
McGinn is as good as it gets. Murphy and Thompson had discussed TT's health and commitment several times in the last year. TT has had several health issues the last two years and that was as big of a driver for Ted leaving as anything.Who knows whether the next GM will want to keep MM or not. Probably depends on how they play next year. But the extension had to be done to get a new defensive coordinator. No one who is anyone would come to a team with a lame duck coach.
McGinn was as good as it gets, I question how good he is now.
Flinging mud at the wall. I'm sure he is upset that you "question how good he is now".
McGinn was up front and honest in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the Packers from the front office, to the coaching staff, to the players. McGinn has never been a guy with "insider" connections. I take his report on the TT issue with a great deal of salt.Does TT have health issues that he is dealing with? Sure. Did those issues require the board to force Murphy's hand? I doubt that.